The buttons below will take you to the websites of the recreation departments that sponsor our classes. Use the search function on the recreation website to find our classes and enroll. If you have any questions or issues, you can contact the recreation department directly or contact Gold Star Dog Training.
To view descriptions of the classes listed below, click here.
Schedule also available as PDF. Click below to print current schedule.
Click the thumbnail image above to open the schedule as a PDF.
Regarding the Therapy Dog Academy course: Pre-requisite: Gold Star Dog Training Basic/Essentials course; contact us to discuss exceptions. Course does not grant/guarantee therapy dog certification. Dogs must have a solid grasp of basic obedience and be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs. Please review the course policies for details.
Click here to review all course policies.
Note: classes are an hour long each week; for Therapy Dog Academy, the first class is 1.5 to 2 hours long.
ESSEX Junction
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
6-week course: $165 / Take the course without a dog: $65
Saturdays, January 11—February 15, 9:30am AND 10:45am sessions
Saturdays, March 22—April 26, 9:30am AND 10:45am sessions
Beyond Basics
5-week course: $150 / Take the course without a dog: $65
Saturdays, March 22—April 19, 12:00pm
Therapy Dog Academy
6-week course: $185 / Take the course without a dog: $80
Saturdays, January 11—February 15, 12:00pm
Contact Essex Junction Recreation at 878-1375 or use the button to go to their website.
ST. ALBANS
Doggie Drills with Deb (Dog Training Practice Nights)
2-week session: $50 resident/ $60 non-resident
Do you miss the camaraderie, fun, and challenge of a group dog training class? Then come join us! During each session, the instructor will run a variety of training exercises in a supportive setting and offer light coaching and instruction. It's all about having a great time while practicing skills! Please note this is not a traditional obedience class covering a set curriculum; these are skills practice sessions. Dogs must have previously attended a Gold Star Dog Training class (or receive instructor approval before registering), not exhibit aggressive or disruptive behaviors, and be under the handler's control at all times.
Session 1: October 30 and November 6, 6pm-7pm
Session 2: December 11 and December 18, 6pm-7pm
Take one session or both!
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The 5- and 6-week regular classes are full for the rest of the year! Thanks for making this program a success!!!
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
6-week course: $145 resident/$176 non-resident (Take the course without a dog: $70)
Tuesdays, January 14—February 18, 6pm
Tuesdays, March 25—April 29, 6pm
Tuesdays, June 3—July 8, 6pm
Beyond Basics
5-week course: $135 resident/$155 non-resident (Take the course without a dog: $70)
Tuesdays, March 25—April 22, 7:15pm
Therapy Dog Academy
6-week course: $150 resident/non-resident $195 (Take the course without a dog: $85)
Tuesdays, January 14—February 18, 7:15pm
Tuesdays, June 3—July 8, 7:15pm
Contact St. Albans Recreation at 524–1500 or use the button to go to their website.
WILLISTON
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
6-week course: $165 resident/$175 non-resident (Take the course without a dog: $65/$75)
Mondays, January 13—February 24, 6pm (no class Jan 20)
Mondays, March 24—May 5, 6pm (no class April 21)
Beyond Basics
5-week course: $150 resident/$160 non-resident (Take the course without a dog: $65/$75)
Mondays, January 13—February 17, 7:15pm (no class Jan 20)
Therapy Dog Academy
6-week course: $185 resident/$195 non-resident (Take the course without a dog: $90)
Mondays, March 24—May 5, 7:15pm (no class April 21)
Contact Williston Recreation at 876-1160 or use the button to go to their website.
